In many cases, the end of the year gives you time to step back and take stock of the last 12 months. This is when many of us take a hard look at what worked and what did not, complete performance reviews, and formulate plans for the coming year. For me, it is all of those things plus a time when I u...

A first of its kind for the sports world, the VR1 Programmable Personal
Trainer Headphones are a purpose made, wire free, lightweight and super
comfortable new training aid. They provide the user with both high
quality music and the luxury
of having their own personal trainer to customise any workout for
any activity, including swimming.

The Programmable Personal Trainer facility allows the user to customise
any workout with instruction, time notifications and motivational
messages in their own words. Up to 64 personalised messages can be input
to kick in at precisely designated times to structure any exercise
session. This is done using the simple and free software downloaded from
the FX-Sport website. There is also the option to race against a virtual
athlete. All workouts can be saved on the software to provide a library
of training sessions for speedy uploading in the future. A selection of
voices are available for the messages in both male or female and in a
variety of languages and accents.

Premium quality music is produced by the integrated 8GB mp3 player which
uses text to speech software to read and voice album names or playlists
to the user, using the buttons on the right headphone. This way there is
no need for a screen which can be impractical whilst training. The mp3
player is compatible with mp3, wma and aac [m4a] formats. Bass and
treble settings can also be customised via the software.

Duncan Walsh, an ex-professional sportsman and director of www.FX-Sport.co.uk
said “We believe the VR1 will allow elite athletes, serious trainers and
recreational exercisers to squeeze more out of their workouts by having
their own personal trainer motivating them in a way specific for that
individual. The personal trainer aspect especially, has almost limitless
applications. Rather than just analysing performance post workout, the
VR1 will get a better performance out of the user during the
workout...and whilst listening to their favourite music.”

The VR1 Programmable Personal Trainer headphones retail at £139 whilst
the V1 standard model will retail at £114. Both are available for
purchase at www.fx-sport.co.uk.

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